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Energy Department will spend $2B to squeeze more electricity from the aging power grid
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Fusion42 · 30 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US Energy Department plans to invest $2 billion to enhance electricity output from the existing aging power grid infrastructure.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.
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You must see this new US investment as a signal that grid efficiency gains can unlock value without new generation. Energy startups focusing on grid tech have a clear funding avenue to accelerate deployment this year.
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